Martin was working for River City Construction on December 27, 2008, when a boilerplate fell on him. As a result of his catastrophic injuries, Martin was hospitalized at OSF St. Francis Medical Center for an extended period of time. After multiple surgeries, Martin was informed he would never be able to walk again. Stephen P Kelly took Martins case to trial. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission awarded Martin the following:

1. A lifetime award of permanent disability, River City Construction is ordered to pay Martin benefits $1,188.08/week for life. (present case value of $719,000)
2. $80,000 towards a purchase of an ADA compliant house.
3. $15,000 towards legal costs in obtaining a “Life Care Plan” for martin by Attorney Stephen Kelly.
4. A “life Care Plan” that was accepted at time of trial that calculates the future cost to exceed $1,000,000.

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A police officer for the City of Peoria suffered catastrophic injuries while working for the City of Peoria. Due to her injuries, Beckman was unable to return to work as a police officer for the City of Peoria. Her attorney, Stephen P. Kelly tried the issue as to whether Officer Beckman would be entitled to her “on-line duty” disability benefits under the Pension Act. After trial, Officer Beckman was awarded her benefits under the Pension Act. Following the award of pension benefits, Beckman received a favorable settlement in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Additionally, Stephen P. Kelly was able to obtain Officer Beckman’s PSEBA benefits.

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Hamm was an electrician/lineman working for Par Electric when he had a terrible fall. He suffered a right shoulder rotator cuff tear with 3 surgeries, permanent restrictions, and loss of occupation. Hamm received a favorable award from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, and Par Electric appealed the award all the way to the Appellate Court. After many hearings, this case settled for a significant award, including:

1. A lifetime award of permanent disability, Par Electric is ordered to pay Hamm benefits $118.60/week for life.
2. Payment of medical expenses
3. Payment of off work benefits

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A Police officer for the City of Peoria suffered a catastrophic injury while working for the City of Peoria. As a result of her injuries, Officer Taylor was unable to return to work as a police officer for the City of Peoria. As her attorney, Stephen P. Kelly obtained her benefits under the Pension Act and her PSEBA benefits. Subsequent to winning the trail for her pension and PSEBA benefits, Stephen P. Kelly tried Officer Taylor’s case in front of the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission. After receiving a very favorable award from the Illinois Worker’s Commission, the City of Peoria appealed the award to the Illinois Appellate Court. The City of Peoria argued, that the Pension benefits awarded to Officer Taylor should be used to reduce her award under the Illinois Workers Compensation act. The Appellate Court rejected the City of Peoria’s argument, and upheld the decision of the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission.

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A Captain in the Peoria Fire department was injured while fighting a fire in Peoria, Illinois. Due to her injuries, she was unable to return to work as a Firefighter for the City of Peoria. Stephen P. Kelly, as Allen’s attorney, filed for On Line Duty Disability Pension Benefits. The City of Peoria intervened in the Pension Application Process and defended against the claims of Angela Allen. A full hearing occurred, and Angela was awarded her on line duty benefits under the Pension Act. The City of Peoria appealed the award all the way to the Appellate Court. The Appellate Court upheld the decision of the Firefighter Pension Board. Finding that Angela Allen, with the guidance and help of attorney Stephen P. Kelly, established her entitlement to the disability benefits. Angela Allen will also be entitled to her PSEBA benefits as a result of this victory. Angela Allen will also expect to receive her benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Benefits.

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Mr. Kelly obtained a zero verdict for Unity Point Hospital after the Petitioner sustained a work injury, but was unable to prove his complaints were related to that injury.

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